From Scarcity to Abundance

What if your purpose isn’t something you find—what if it’s something you remember? In this vulnerable solo episode, Blain unpacks what it means to live on purpose as a 28-year-old ex-people pleaser breaking free from family expectations, religious pressure, corporate titles, and external validation. She reflects on how she’s learning to create instead of prove, and how choosing authenticity, creat...

Without sleep you have nothing. I take you on a deeply personal journey from hating sleep as a kid to loving it as an essential part of my healing. I open up about the struggles I’ve faced with insomnia and how prescription sleep aids like Trazodone didn’t work for me. Instead, I share the intentional sleep routine that transformed my nights—and my life. From skincare rituals and sleepytime tea to...

Friendship isn’t always easy — but it’s essential. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with friendship: what it means to fight for the people you love, when to hold on, and when letting go becomes the healthiest choice. We dive into the psychology of attachment styles and how they influence our connections, with insights from Fighting for Our Friendships by Danielle Bayard Jackson...

Let’s get real—healing doesn’t start with crystals, journaling, or mindset shifts if your body is breaking down. In this raw episode, I share how getting off the mental health meds that numbed me, removing my IUD, ditching the all-day DoorDash diet, and finally sleeping changed everything. I talk about life post-cult, narcissistic abuse, losing myself, and what Mel Robbins and Lewis Howes taught m...

Blain Tesfaye Collins reveals how a life without boundaries led her into a religious cult—and how learning to set them became her path to healing and freedom. With insights from Mel Robbins, Peter Crone, Michael Smoak, Ashley Corbo, and Steven Bartlett, this episode reminds us that boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re revolutionary. If this podcast episode resonated with you please like, share, and f...

Feeling lost isn't necessarily a bad thing. The title is self explanatory. If you're feeling lost, tune in and I promise you'll find clarity, direction, and insight into finding your way back home. “ What happened, happened, and couldn't have happened any other way…   because it didn't.” -Peter Crone If this podcast episode resonated with you please like, share, and follow my p...

In this deeply personal episode, I share how I was approached to join a religious cult—and how I didn’t even realize it was happening until it was too late. This isn’t just my story—it’s a breakdown of the psychological manipulation, spiritual language, and emotional control that high-control groups use to draw people in. I talk about the BITE model, red flags I ignored, and how complex trauma kep...

What happens when your search for faith leads you into the arms of a cult? In this episode of From Scarcity to Abundance, I open up about my experience inside a religious cult, the C-PTSD I carried after leaving, and how I used therapy, self-trust, and truth to reclaim my identity. This one’s for anyone healing from spiritual abuse, complex trauma, or the grief of losing yourself—and finding your...

This one’s personal. I spent years in a religious cult without even realizing it—until I started asking questions that no one wanted to answer. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a straightforward checklist of red flags to help you recognize the signs of a cult. Whether you’re questioning your current group or still healing from a past experience, I want you to know: you’re not crazy, you’re not alon...

This is my story for how and why I joined a religious cult at 19. This is the beginning of my tell all story. Please be compassionate. Let me know what you think in the comments below. I love you and I’m so happy to have you here. My social media accounts 📲❤️ Blain’s Instagram Podcast Instagram Linktree LTK TikTok YouTube

Feel Your Feelings. I share how I feel about being a military spouse. I’m holding space for you to express yourself. And I’m so happy to have you here. This episode is different from most of my podcast episodes. My social media accounts 📲❤️ Blain’s Instagram Podcast Instagram Linktree LTK TikTok YouTube

For years, I didn’t even realize I was trapped. I lost myself in childhood under the weight of a narcissistic parent. I spent six years in a cult that controlled my thoughts, my choices—my entire existence. I endured toxic workplaces that drained me mentally and physically. And through it all, I carried the weight of severe anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. But I broke free. In today’s podcast...

Are you unknowingly keeping yourself stuck in the victim mindset? It’s time to take your power back! 🚨 ✅ Recognize the signs: Feeling powerless, blaming others, and staying stuck in past pain. ✅ Understand the science: Your brain can rewire itself, but you have to take the first step. ✅ Shift your mindset: Stop waiting for closure. Stop waiting for someone to save you. YOU are the key to your...

If you’ve been struggling with time, then I’m here to tell you that it’s not you. It’s your phone. 📲 Phones are breaking the bank, depleting dopamine; and breaking our brains. No wonder we have short attention spans, increased screen time, and disruptive sleep schedules. Thank God for neuroplasticity. 🧠 If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change. -Wayne Dyer You...

Change is scary, but staying stuck is even scarier. Whether it’s chasing a dream, moving to a new city, making new friends, or fully embracing who you are—it’s time to stop waiting for permission and start creating the life you want. In this episode of From Scarcity to Abundance, I’m diving into the fear of change, how to overcome self-doubt, and why stepping into the unknown is the key* to growth...

Ever achieved something amazing but felt like you didn’t really deserve it? That any moment, someone’s going to “find you out”? That’s imposter syndrome talking—and it’s lying to you. In this episode, we’re breaking down why so many of us struggle with self-doubt and how to finally own our success. If you’re tired of questioning whether you belong, this one’s for you. 💡💡 What You’ll Learn: The T...

What if I told you that two simple words could completely transform your outlook on life? Instead of saying, “I have to,” what if you started saying, “I GET to”? This small shift in mindset can rewire your brain for optimism, reduce stress, and bring more gratitude into your daily life. In today’s episode, “I Get To: The Power of Optimism and Gratitude,” I’m breaking down: ✅ The science behind op...

Are you oversharing your personal life and wondering why it leaves you feeling drained? In this episode, we’re diving into the hidden costs of oversharing and why keeping certain things private can actually protect your peace and increase your happiness. ✨ Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Why oversharing can leave you vulnerable and emotionally exhausted ✅ How privacy can be a powerful tool for conf...

What do you do when the people closest to you don’t believe in your dreams? In this episode, we unpack why family and friends can be the least supportive, how to stop seeking validation, and why you are the only person who needs to stay committed to your goals. Featuring insights from Mel Robbins, the ‘Let Them’ theory, and the power of taking action despite doubt. Tune in and learn how to turn th...

In today’s episode, I discuss A LOT. Why not you?! Are you going to let someone or something get in the way of your happiness, success, and/or chasing your dreams? Parts 1-5 roadmap how to be you, accomplish your goals, heal the past to create your future, and rewire your mind, so you don’t get in your own way anymore. I love you, and I’m so happy to have you here. References Mel Robbins’ The Let...

In today’s episode, I discuss how and why you deserve compassion. “Compassion toward yourself," or self-compassion, means treating yourself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, especially during difficult times or when you're facing personal challenges.”” We need to work with parts of ourselves like shame not just get rid of said shame. I hope as you reflect on 2024, that you’re celebrati...

In today’s episode, I discuss slowing down and being present. Being busy isn’t always a good thing. I dismantle societal norms and share how taking care of yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally brings so much fullness into your life. “Be where you are, otherwise you will miss your life.” - Buddha. I love you, and I’m so happy to have you here. My social media accounts 📲❤️ In...

In today’s episode, I discuss 24 lessons I learned in 2024. The 5 categories are 1) Trauma 2) Health/Wellness/Sleep 3) Career and Education 4) Relationships 5) Personal Development. I’m proud of you, I love you, and I’m so happy to have you here. Happy New Year!! 2025 is our year! My social media accounts 📲❤️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blain_tesfaye_collins/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ...

In today's episode, I say it how it is: JUST DO IT! Do what you want, live life for yourself, and do what you said you were going to do because we are creating a beautiful life or not so beautiful life as a result. I discuss how walking and sunlight boosts our dopamine and serotonin levels. We wake up and instantly go on our phones and that isn't healthy for us physically, spiritually, mentally, a...

In today's episode, I discuss how the "fear of being perceived" is holding you back in life. People believe that being "cringey makes you stand out, but I believe the highest form of authenticity is being yourself whether that's "cringey or not. You can start over, move across the country, make new friends, and change jobs whenever and however you choose to do so. I couldn't care less, because I'm...